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    Legal Secretary - Chicago, United States - Hawkins Parnell & Young

    Hawkins Parnell & Young
    Hawkins Parnell & Young Chicago, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is currently looking for a qualified, experienced Legal Secretary to join our litigation team. This position will support 4 attorneys with document formatting, e-filing, calendar management, document production, expense reconciliation and other legal administrative duties.

    Candidates must be able to provide a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to a legal team in a fast-paced environment.

    Hawkins Parnell offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long -Term Disability, and Profit Sharing.

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
    • Draft, transcribe, proofread, edit and file court documents and related correspondence, memorandum, pleadings and related documents
    • E-file and paper file documents with local, state, federal and appellate courts
    • Handle the incoming and outgoing mail for the attorneys supported
    • Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
    • Schedule meetings, conference calls, assist with travel arrangements when necessary and reserve conference rooms
    • Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service
    • Schedule depositions
    • Assist in trial preparation
    • Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis
    • Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports
    • Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed
    • Assist with billing
    Successful candidates will be self-motivated and able to prioritize, have a high level of organizational skills and possess a strong work ethic. This is truly a team environment, and your legal knowledge, skills and reliability will be rewarded here

    Required Skills and Experience:
    • Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial experience is required, large law firm experience is a plus
    • Strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, possess a strong work ethic and be proficient in MS Office
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
    Firm Practice Areas:

    Appellate, Bad Faith and Coverage, Banking & Finance, Business/Commercial, Construction, Employee Benefits & ERISA, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Labor & Employment, Legal Malpractice, Long Term Care & Assisted Living, Medical Malpractice, Municipal Liability, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Professional Negligence, Toxic Tort and Environmental, and Transportation

    Why Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP?

    Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our 250-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide.

    Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.

    Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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